Commercial Litigation Associate

Eckert Seamans; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

401k plan

Job summary

Eckert Seamans seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate for our Pittsburgh, PA office. The ideal candidate will handle complex commercial matters across federal and state courts and help prepare cases for trial.

Requirements include PA bar admission and 4–7 years of experience in commercial litigation, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters independently, with excellent interpersonal communication.

Qualifications

• Four to seven years of commercial litigation experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of active matters independently; and
• Court and deposition experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and argue motions, take and defend depositions.
• Handle complex discovery, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and prepare cases for trial.
• Partner with clients and colleagues to develop strategy and case management plans.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

Motions and depositions

Research and analytical skills

Written and oral communication

Independently manage matters

Court and deposition experience

Education

Pennsylvania bar admission

Job description

Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 14 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate for our Pittsburgh, PA office.

The ideal candidate will have complex commercial litigation experience representing individuals and entities in various federal and state litigation matters and experience in all facets of litigation, including preparing and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, handling complex discovery, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and preparing cases for trial.

Qualifications

• Four (4) to seven (7) years of commercial litigation experience;
• Pennsylvania bar admission required;
• Excellent academic credentials;
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability and desire to manage a variety of active matters independently; and
• Court and deposition experience.
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan

Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.